During the extended session of the collegium of the Ministry of Defense, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about the breakthrough situation on the front line, the achievement of many goals in military operations and a number of other issues, "RIA Novosti" agency singled out several noteworthy parts of Putin's speech. . Russian troops "firmly hold the strategic initiative" in the combat contact line.
Putin noted that the current year has become a turning point in terms of achieving military goals. In 2024, 189 settlements came under the control of Russia. According to Putin, this year more than 1000 people are going to contract military service every day.
In 2023, more than 300,000 people signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, as of now, more than 430,000 people. He described the attack of Ukrainian troops on the Kursk region as a "pointless adventure". The Russian President also criticized the USA and Putin. the collective West to provide arms and money to Kiev, increase NATO military spending, and deploy troop groups to Russia's borders Russia is taking measures in this regard. "Oreshnik" complexes will enter serial production in the near future.
Putin emphasized that the strategic nuclear forces will remain one of the main tools for protecting Russia's sovereignty, and Moscow will continue to support their potential and development. Putin also emphasized the need to introduce advanced technologies in the military sphere, establish military-technical cooperation with allies, and increase the production of unmanned aerial vehicles.
